OPay opens up on reports of Lagos, Abuja office closure

Financial technology company OPay Digital Services Limited has dismissed reports claiming its offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service over alleged tax non-compliance.

The company described the claims circulating on social media and online platforms as false and misleading, insisting that its offices remain open and fully operational.

The reports had alleged that the Nigeria Revenue Service sealed OPay’s offices for failing to comply with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax obligations under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.

However, in a statement issued on Thursday, OPay clarified that it continues to operate normally across Nigeria and has not experienced any disruption in its services.

“Our attention has been drawn to recent reports circulating on online platforms and social media claiming that our offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) over alleged non-compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025,” the company said.

“Our offices across Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, remain open and fully operational, and we continue to serve our customers, partners and merchants without disruption.”

OPay added that it remains compliant with all applicable tax obligations and regulatory requirements, noting that it works closely with government agencies and regulatory authorities to ensure its operations meet statutory standards.

According to the company, the notice referenced in the reports stemmed from an industry-wide directive by the NRS requesting payment platforms to separately display certain statutory charges on their applications to improve reconciliation and transparency.

It emphasised that the directive affects several operators in the payment industry and was not targeted specifically at OPay.

“The suggestion that the notice indicates non-payment of taxes is factually incorrect and misleading,” the company stated.

OPay also criticised what it described as the selective singling out of the company in reports concerning the directive, saying such narratives distort facts and could damage its reputation.

The fintech firm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital economy by providing secure, reliable and inclusive financial services to millions of users across the country.